Barcelona hosts Athletic Club in La Liga on August 27, aiming for consecutive victories after a dominant 5-0 opener. The match comes amid Barcelona's ongoing pursuit of striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.
Spain's men's team faces Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final, with a chance to make history by winning both men's and women's trophies consecutively after the women's 2023 victory.
The World Cup halftime show, featuring major global artists, will air across multiple U.S. platforms and is positioned as a cultural event rivaling the Super Bowl's halftime performance.
A personal essay exploring how the World Cup attracts casual viewers and transforms non-sports enthusiasts into temporary fans through the spectacle and cultural moment of the tournament.
Lionel Messi approaches a defining World Cup final moment that will cement his legacy in football history, transcending his playing career.
A Visa report finds that the $36 trillion in inheritable assets from baby boomers will primarily benefit younger Americans who are already affluent, with only $8 trillion expected to be spent on consumption.
Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta credits the team's collective identity and unwavering mentality as the foundation for confidence heading into Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, emphasizing consistency over tactical changes.
WWE SmackDown on July 17 serves as the go-home episode for Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden, with interim GM Adam Pearce running the show after Gunther's attack on Nick Aldis.
Francia e Inglaterra se enfrentarán el 18 de julio en Miami por el tercer lugar del Mundial 2026, tras ser eliminadas en semifinales por España y Argentina respectivamente.
Turkish authorities have detained 17 soccer club officials as part of an investigation into illegal betting activities within the sport.
Record heatwaves trigger severe thunderstorms across Europe with golf-ball hail and flooding, while monsoon rains kill 53+ in Bangladesh affecting a million people.
Rodri, eleito melhor jogador de 2024 pela Bola de Ouro, tornou-se alvo de ódio de torcedores brasileiros após superar Vinicius Jr. A rivalidade intensificou-se com provocações em campo e declarações polêmicas entre os jogadores.
As Andy Burnham prepares for No. 10, BBC analysis examines whether Manchester's successful regional transformation—built on bold infrastructure investment and private-public partnerships—can be scaled to solve Britain's economic disparities.
NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice charged into the gallery at the American Century Championship after a heckler mockingly yelled 'Fore!' during his round, confronting the spectator before returning to play.
Capcom celebrates the debut of Yasmine, Street Fighter 6's first Filipino character, with an official community tournament in Manila on August 9, 2026, featuring competitive play and exclusive merchandise.
German tennis player Alexander Zverev became the first person with Type 1 diabetes to win a Grand Slam title, highlighting both the medical challenges and misconceptions surrounding insulin management in elite sports.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver characterized the Caitlin Clark controversy as political rather than addressing repeated physical fouls against the WNBA star, while declining to confirm reports of his involvement in a suspension decision.
Fortnite's v41.20 update introduces the Vini Jr Sprite, a Mythic companion for Brazilian footballer Vini Jr. Players can obtain it from Sprite Chests or defeated opponents, with a powerful slide-kick ability that increases damage and fire rate.
MLB announced its earliest-ever Opening Day for March 24, 2027, compressing the timeline for owners and players to resolve a fundamental disagreement over salary caps before the CBA expires December 1.
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn reveals her ankle remains broken five months after a crash during the 2026 Winter Olympics, describing recovery as a slow process involving extended wheelchair and crutch use.
LeBron James appeared at Fanatics Fest but avoided answering questions about his free agency decision, frustrating fans and the NBA commissioner who awaits his team announcement.
Cientos de incendios forestales en Canadá generan alertas de contaminación en el noreste estadounidense, con Nueva York bajo vigilancia días antes de la final del Mundial de la Fifa 2026.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland embraced American culture during the World Cup, hitting biodegradable golf balls off a boat while listening to country music, prompting a tongue-in-cheek suggestion for honorary US citizenship.
The 2026 World Cup generates record revenues for FIFA and sponsors, but fans face inflated ticket prices, host cities see minimal long-term benefits, and hotels underperform expectations.
The New York Times presents a curated photo gallery capturing the most compelling visual moments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world's premier international soccer tournament.
